Born in Genoa, Italy, Gabriella Di XX Miglia received her art education at the Ligustica Academy of Fine Arts in Genoa doing studies with Rocco Borella and Mimmo Rotella, then for three years continued her training under Guido Chiti and Palma Viardo. Later she received her Masters Degree in Art Restoration and Conservation. In 1983 Gabriella opened her painting studio in Los Angeles. Esther Robles, a pioneer in California modern art , organized and hosted Gabriella Di XX Miglia first personal exhibit in USA .Gabriella's works have been shown annually in both national and international shows. She was featured in 1984 in The Los Angeles Times, Sunday Home Magazine.
Her paintings are in the collections of private, corporate, and public sectors. In 1985 she was nominated for Guggenheim Fellowship, New York.
Was 2022 a good year for you?
Yes it was
What were some of the highlights in your art career?
I finished writing a book “La Rose de la Mariee” and had it published in Italy, and I had few art shows. I was a finalist in the International Achievement Award Competition at Camelback Gallery, AZ.
What were some of the pitfalls?
I did not make it as final in many other art competitions.
Did your art sell?
Yes, few pieces from studio and through Abend Gallery annual miniature show.
Were you included in any shows?
Yes, I was included in a show “Pandemic" in Dublin, Irland. In Los Angeles with DabArt and in Denver at Abend Gallery. I was included in online exhibition with PoetsArtists, had more work listed on Artsy online Gallery.
Were you published in any art magazines or periodicals?
I had an eight pages spread of my art with interview on Observica Art Magazine, issue #18, Winter 2022 and I was in the catalog of the art shows I was in.
How has social media affected your daily practice?
Posting my art and exchanging ideas with other artists puts me into a conversation with my audience, is like having an open studio but it takes away painting time and my followers have not grown on Instagram. I started a page also on TikTok.
What are you looking forward to in 2023?
I want to produce a new series of paintings, build a large portfolio of work, do more shows and keep applying to competitions. I am also practicing daily ink and color drawings on my sketch books and this is a great exercise for me. I am a great believer on keeping practicing and experimenting with new materials and tools.